2025 State Association Leadership Excellence Conference
Join fellow state-level ambulance and EMS association leaders for a day of networking and idea exchange at the second annual State Association Leadership Excellence Conference! Share challenges, successes, and innovations with mobile healthcare leaders from across the country.
American Ambulance Association
State Association Leadership Excellence (SALE) Conference
October 1 | 8:30–15:00 CT
Dallas, TX
AGENDA
Please note that the agenda is subject to change based on advocacy and collaboration needs at the time of the conference.
| Time | Topic |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome, Introductions, Antitrust Statement, Hot Off the Presses Donna Newchurch & Henry Lewis |
| 8:55 AM | Federal Advocacy Update Jamie Pafford-Gresham & Tristan North |
| 9:25 AM | OBBBA’s Impact on Medicaid Sellers Dorsey |
| 9:40 AM | State Balance Billing Landscape & Politics (Part 1) Terence Ramotar & Ken Kelley |
| 10:25 AM | Break |
| 10:40 AM | State Balance Billing Landscape & Politics (Part 2) Terence Ramotar & Ken Kelley |
| 11:25 AM | Engaging & Optimizing Your Lobbyist California |
| 11:55 AM | Networking Lunch |
| 12:40 PM | EMS as an Essential Service: Making This Meaningful Henry Lewis & Reg James |
| 1:10 PM | Managing Wall Times Tracy Wold |
| 1:30 PM | Workforce Shortage Strategies & Sustainability Best Practices Henry Lewis |
| 2:00 PM | Small Group Simulation Capstone |
| 2:50 PM | Closing Remarks Donna Newchurch & Henry Lewis |
CONFERENCE VENUE & HOTEL BLOCK
Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75207, USA
Located in downtown next to the iconic Dallas landmark, Reunion Tower, Hyatt Regency Dallas is a gateway to the best of the city. Live, work, and unwind in ultimate comfort at our inviting hotel, located near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, American Airlines Center, and within walking distance of tourist attractions like Dealey Plaza and the Historic West End. Whether you’re here to work or play, Hyatt Regency Dallas is designed to be your downtown home base.